Prudential Authority: Draft Public Disclosure Standard for Insurers

Posted 20 April 2026

The Prudential Authority has called for comments on a revised draft prudential standard regarding public disclosures for insurers, following proposals first issued in 2021.

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Magistrates’ Courts: Draft Amendments to Sale in Execution Rules

Posted 20 April 2026

The Rules Board for Courts of Law has invited public comment on draft amendments to the Magistrates’ Courts rules governing the sale in execution of immovable property.

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Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations: Comments Invited

Posted 17 April 2026

National Treasury has released draft capital flow management regulations under the Currency and Exchanges Act, 1933, for public comment, proposing to replace the 1961 regulations and bring crypto-assets under exchange control oversight.

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National Treasury Gazettes Summaries for COFI and AMLCTF Amendment Bills

Posted 17 April 2026

National Treasury has published explanatory summaries for the Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill and the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill ahead of their formal introduction to Parliament.

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LPC Amends Rules on Pupil Remuneration and Good Standing

Posted 17 April 2026

The Legal Practice Council has gazetted amendments to its rules regarding the remuneration of pupils undergoing practical vocational training and the definition of 'good standing'.

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Draft Regulations Issued Under Public Procurement Act, No. 28 of 2024

Posted 16 April 2026

National Treasury has invited public comment on draft General and Tribunal Regulations to operationalise the Public Procurement Act, No. 28 of 2024.

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Draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from & Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill Gazetted

Posted 16 April 2026

The Department of Human Settlements has called for public comment on the draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from & Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill.

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Consumer Protection Act: Pre-emptive Block Regulations Amended

Posted 16 April 2026

The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has gazetted amendments to the Consumer Protection Act regulations, introducing new sub-regulations for the direct marketing opt-out registry.

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Basic Education: Draft History CAPS Amendments and Comment Deadline Extension

Posted 15 April 2026

The Department of Basic Education has gazetted draft revised history Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) for Grades 4 to 12, with the public comment period extended to 30 May 2026.

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Labour Law Update 2026: New Dismissal Code and Parental Leave Reforms

Posted 15 April 2026

Significant changes to South African labour law have come into effect, including a new Code of Good Practice: Dismissal and a Constitutional Court ruling on universal parental leave.

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IFRS 18: New Global Standard for Financial Statement Presentation and Disclosure

Posted 15 April 2026

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued IFRS 18, replacing IAS 1 to standardise income statement subtotals and management-defined performance measures.

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CIPC: Introduction of Live Chat Support Channel

Posted 15 April 2026

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued Notice 20 of 2026, announcing the implementation of a Live Chat support channel on its official website to facilitate real-time query resolution.

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Revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Black and White Rhino Gazetted

Posted 14 April 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published the revised decadal biodiversity management plan for black and white rhinoceros, consolidating previous policy into a single integrated regulatory tool.

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CIPC Issues Compliance Checklist Report for Non-Profit Companies

Posted 14 April 2026

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has released a report detailing compliance trends among Non-Profit Companies (NPCs), highlighting specific risks in the religious sector.

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IASB Proposes Amendments to IAS 28 Fair Value Option

Posted 14 April 2026

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released an Exposure Draft proposing specific amendments to the fair value option for investments in associates and joint ventures under IAS 28.

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IASB Proposes Amendments to IAS 28 Fair Value Option [48c217]

Posted 14 April 2026

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released an Exposure Draft proposing narrow-scope amendments to IAS 28 to clarify eligibility for the fair value option for investments in associates and joint ventures.

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One-Stop Border Post Bill: Submission Deadline Extended

Posted 13 April 2026

The NCOP Select Committee on Security and Justice has extended the deadline for written submissions on the One-Stop Border Post Bill to 26 May 2026.

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National Treasury Invites Comments on Draft Consumer Financial Education Policy

Posted 10 April 2026

National Treasury has issued a draft consumer education policy aimed at improving financial and digital literacy, with comments due by 15 May 2026.

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ICASA Invites Comment on Draft Rapid Deployment Regulations

Posted 10 April 2026

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published draft regulations under the Electronic Communications Act, No. 36 of 2005, to streamline the deployment of network infrastructure, with comments due in May 2026.

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Withdrawal of Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy

Posted 10 April 2026

The Minister of Communications & Digital Technologies has withdrawn the draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following the discovery of fictitious citations in the document.

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FIC: Draft PCC 125 on 2026 Risk and Compliance Returns

Posted 10 April 2026

The Financial Intelligence Centre has released Draft Public Compliance Communication 125 for public comment, providing guidance on the submission of 2026 Risk and Compliance Returns.

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Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Regulations Finalised

Posted 09 April 2026

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has finalised the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) broadcasting regulations, repealing the 2012 and 2014 frameworks.

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Draft Protected Disclosures Bill: Public Comment Invited

Posted 09 April 2026

The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has released the draft Protected Disclosures Bill for public comment, proposing significant changes to whistleblower protections and the burden of proof in retaliation cases.

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FIC Directive 11: Submission of 2026 Risk and Compliance Returns

Posted 09 April 2026

The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued Directive 11 of 2026, mandating specified accountable institutions to submit their 2026 Risk and Compliance Returns electronically.

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Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill Tabled in Parliament

Posted 08 April 2026

The Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill has been formally tabled in Parliament to align the principal Act with the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002.

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